Colonial American homes were built with wooden floors that were sawn using basic hand-held tools. The hand-crafted workmanship that went into those floors can be found in Virginia Mill Works handscraped floors.About Handscraped Flooring:Handscraped or distressed hardwood floors have a natural worn appearance. They look like floors from the days when floors were finished by hand.

About Engineered:Hardwood veneer layers are stacked on one another, with the grain of the adjacent layers oriented perpendicular to each other.Because wood expands and contracts in the direction of the grain, one layer stabilizes the next, resulting in a product that is less susceptible to the effects of moisture & temperature change.

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Handle on crockpot of spaghetti sauce I was carrying broke causing the crockpot to fall to the floor and crack in half and it didn't even leave a mark on the floor. Great product for the money! I get so many compliments on how great this floor looks. The only con would be I would not install in a room that gets lots of sunlight. Shows dust easily. Go with a lighter color if you like the style. Mine is in rooms on the north side of my home.

We had this floor installed about 9 months ago. I recently noticed a gap between 2 of the planks. The gap has formed between the plank next to the baseboard and the one next to it. What do you recommend to do to repair this gap? And will the gap cause other planks to shift and cause more gapping between other planks?

Excessive squeaks and gapping can result from poor or no acclimation or very low humidity. If it is near a heat source or humidity levels drop below 35% there could be excessive drying causing the board to contract. Fastener or adhesive failure could possibly contribute. I invite you to contact Technical and Installation; install@lumberliquidators.com or call 1-800-366-4204

Answered on 6/18/2013 by Tech & Install

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Can the 7/16 or 1/2" engineered hardwoods be installed over concrete floor with radiant heat in concrete?

Floating Engineered hardwood, tongue and groove engineered and certain laminate flooring can be used over most radiant heat. Some flooring does perform better than others with radiant heat applications. The important thing is to follow the particular flooring manufacturer recommendations for radiant heat as well as sustaining recommended temperature and humidity. In addition the radiant heat manufacturer's recommended floor coverings must be considered as not all floors may be appropriate.

For general cleaning a swiffer type system works best. Not one that sprays the floor however. Lightly damp is fine but never soak or flood mop your floor. Do not use steam mops. Have a no shoes policy as much as possible. Use felt pads on all furniture. Sweep often.

All wood products are affected by environmental conditions, especially prefinished materials. To control wood movement- expansion or shrinkage- it is recommended to acclimate the new flooring in the areas to be installed, not in (garages, U-Haul trailers, sheds, or tents) to normal lived-in conditions while in the boxes. If the products are protected in plastic then open the ends of the boxes. Length of time is not the determining factor. The goal of acclimation is for the core of the product to reach an equilibrium or moisture balance of the new flooring with its surroundings before installation or fastening. This balance could be achieved in as little as 1 to 5 days, or longer for some dense or oily exotic species.

Avoid shocking the floor. Just like you, wood actually performs best with consistent indoor temperatures of 60°-80° F and indoor humidity levels of 30% - 50%. Very dry or humid regions of the country usually require extended conditioning. Maintaining the recommended acclimation levels even after the installation should be viewed as ongoing floor care. Your doing so will help to minimize board movement, excessive squeaks, finish cracking and gaps.

Hygrometers sold in most Target and Wal-Mart stores ($10-$45) can be used to easily identify the need to regulate the humidity or air moisture. In addition, to prevent board warping or bowing, do not cut the plastic support bindings on the outside of the packaging until ready to install. Store products flat, in a dry place. Provide air flow under and around cartons. Do not store directly on bare concrete or next to outside walls. Cartons should be placed as close to the center of the installation area as possible.

Proper jobsite conditions, acclimation and moisture testing of the subfloor along with the new flooring all works together for the success of the installation and is the responsibility of those overseeing the project.

No, however if your floor becomes scratched or dull, repairs can often be made using ColorFill Floor Repair Putty. For more information type, "repair" here - www.lumberliquidators.com/ll/flooring/Flooring101

Answered on 2/20/2013 by Tech & Install

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We live in a house that is 113 years old. There is no underlayment. Can this or other 1/2" thick flooring be put down and nailed to the floor joists or is a subfloor a necessity?

A solid subfloor is required to install this product over.You can find complete installation instructions on the product page by clicking on the specs tab and then clicking on - Installation Guide.pdfThank you for writing in.

Answered on 3/5/2013 by cc-2

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We installed this floor 3 years ago and we are now having trouble with seeping that is going on under the finish. The appearance is black spots that are spreading and it is really looking bad on the wood pieces. There is the appearance of bubbling. We will definitely have to refinish or put new pieces in. Please help us with this unsightly problem.